Switzerland leave it late to edge Ecuador

Haris Seferovic fired a last-gasp winner as Switzerland squeezed past Ecuador in their Group E opener.

The South American side struck first through Enner Valencia's glancing header in the first half but Switzerland were good value for their victory and won the game thanks to two substitutes. Admir Mehmedi's firm header just after the interval restored parity before Seferovic provided a dramatic denouement.

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The final whistle is blown.A dramatic finish to the contest provides a deserved victory for Switzerland. Haris Seferovic came off the bench to plant in the late winner after fellow substitute Admir Mehmedi had levelled at the start of the second half.

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Seferovic (Switzerland) scores!Haris Seferovic wins it in the dying seconds. A sweeping counterattack releases Ricardo Rodriguez and his low centre from the left is fired into the roof of the net by the Real Sociedad de Fútbol forward.

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